Removing the Optical Drive

This section includes instructions on how to remove the X1700 and X270 computers’ optical drive.

To remove the X1700 computer’s optical drive:

1.See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.

2.See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 29.

3.See “Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly” on page 30.

4.See “Removing the Processor” on page 32.

5.Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive and the mainboard.

6.Remove the screw (B) from the optical drive.

Screw (Quantity)

Color

Torque

Part No.

 

 

 

 

M3xL5 (1)

Black

5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm

86.1A324.5R0

 

 

 

 

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Acer X270 manual Removing the Optical Drive, To remove the X1700 computer’s optical drive